by spirowebteam | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Closure is an artificial construct in our society. There is an innate human need to put our past experiences in a neat little box up on a shelf and say, “Well, that’s over,” but that is not always the case. Sometimes our experiences have long...
by spirowebteam | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Oh, to be young, and to feel love’s keen sting.” –Albus Dumbledore Question: My boyfriend and I are both in our early 20s. We broke up 3 weeks ago after a six month relationship. This was my first serious, adult (post-college) relationship. I...
by spirowebteam | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Are Intensive Couples Retreats More Effective Than Weekly One Hour Sessions? Generally speaking, I would recommend the multi-day retreat for couples who don’t necessarily have a specific problem, but are interested in growing closer and learning more about each other....
by spirowebteam | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Should a Therapist Advise Divorce? As a general rule, it is considered unethical for mental health professionals to give advice at all. Our job is to help you learn to make those decisions yourself, not to tell you how to make them. Speaking for myself, I never...
by spirowebteam | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
What Should Therapists Keep to Themselves? There is very little I will not say to a client; it’s part of my job to be open and honest with them. It’s more about how I say it. Emotional upheaval and poor coping skills are a recipe for irrational thinking...
by spirowebteam | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do I Need Help? For starters, no one enters therapy unless they think they have a problem, so the short answer is, “Yes.” However, very few people come into my office saying, “I think I have schizophrenia/narcissism/borderline/etc.” The vast majority...
